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Emerald Coast Auburn Club Congratulates
Michael Griffin
for Election to Auburn Alumni Association Board

Mike Griffin was nominated by the Auburn Alumni Association Board's nominating committee. When no additional nominations were received, the unopposed candidates were automatically elected on June 12, 2008. The new board members will officially begin their terms at the association's annual meeting on Nov. 8.

Mike is an avid supporter of Auburn University. Since graduating Auburn, Mike has served on the Board of Directors for the Birmingham Jefferson Auburn Club and Emerald Coast Auburn Club. He has been co-chair on several event committees during his tenure in the Emerald Coast Auburn Club.

Mike received his undergraduate degree at Auburn University, where he also served as the 1995 National Champion Mascot, Aubie. He received his Juris Doctorate from Cumberland School of Law and his Masters of Business Administration from Samford University.

Mike currently serves as the Resident Director for the Fort Walton Beach office of Merrill Lynch. He also has business interests in Auburn where he owns the two Quiznos restaurants.

Mike resides in Miramar Beach with his wife Carrie and two sons, Reid and Winn.

Emerald Coast Auburn Club Assists Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation

ECAC Assists Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation with Kids Art Stop at Harbor Walk. On two Sunday afternoons in June and July, volunteers from the ECAC handled the chores at the Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation Art Shop at Harbor Walk. The set up included tables with arts and crafts for youngsters visiting the Destin area to craft and paint. This was a great opportunity for the ECAC to provide positive vibes to tourists for the local area and for Auburn University. All volunteers wore ECAC tee shirts or Auburn apparel. The afternoons were a treat for visitors to the area and for ECAC volunteers. Many thanks to Stephanie and Devin Patty, Laura Gamble, Linda Bailey, Kathy Freeman, Lynne and Charles Mathews, Dawn Key, Vivian and Pat Marcus, Jane Ballard, Sherry Cox, Ann and Dick Cannon, Liz and Mack Gay, Mary Ann Love, and LaVina and Chris Nixon.

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